Probate Real Estate: How to Sell Property Through Probate

Probate real estate is property that must pass through probate before it can be sold or transferred. To sell it, the executor or administrator must receive court authority, confirm whether court approval is required, protect the property, resolve title and tax issues, and close under state probate rules. In this video, Rhett Fruitman, co-founder of Inherited Property Match, explains how heirs, executors, administrators, and beneficiaries can think through a probate real estate sale without confusing legal authority, tax reporting, and sale strategy. Source guide: https://inheritedpropertymatch.com/na... Inherited Property Match can connect heirs with a vetted broker experienced with inherited-property and estate-related real estate sales. The match is free. Disclaimer: This video is for general information only and is not legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Speak with a probate attorney and CPA about your situation. 0:00 What is probate real estate, and how do you sell it? 1:31 When can an executor sell probate real estate? 2:30 Does the probate court have to approve the sale? 3:40 How long does probate take for real estate? 4:47 What does the executor have to do before listing the property? 6:04 What problems and tax issues can delay a probate sale? 7:53 Can probate be avoided or simplified? 8:59 What should heirs and executors do next?